CVE-2005-1520

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the header_get_field_name function in header.c for GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 26, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/15442
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014052
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-732
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=249&type=vulnerabilities
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13766
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/15442
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1014052
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-732
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=249&type=vulnerabilities
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13766

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25706✓ verified
First seen Aug 10, 2004
GNU Mailutils 0.6 - Mail Email Header Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1520?

CVE-2005-1520 is a none vulnerability published on May 26, 2005. Buffer overflow in the headergetfield_name function in header.c for GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail.

When was CVE-2005-1520 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1520 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 26, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-1520 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1520 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1520?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1520, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-1520

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